December Spectrum SitRep
Armada’s monthly round-up of all the latest electronic warfare news in the product, programme and operational domains.
Local Knowledge
Infozahyst has announced a technical cooperation agreement...
Finger on the Pulse
Current radar electronic support measure technology has room for improvement, says a leading electronic warfare expert.
The United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s...
Maiden Flight of the NH-90 Sea Tiger
Armada International was invited to witness the maiden flight of the NH Industries NH90 Sea Tiger at Airbus Donauwörth in southern Germany on Thursday...
High Power Defence
After a stuttering start, directed energy/laser weapons are beginning to gain traction as viable ‘soft kill’ options for military forces.
In January 2022, the US...
Italian Navy’s NH90 helicopter deliveries complete as state-of-the-art mission simulation centre is established at...
56 NH90 helicopters delivered, including 46 SH-90s for ASW/ASuW, and ten MH-90s for tactical utility transport.
Wholly developed by Leonardo, the Full...
GKN Aerospace receives order for RM12 engine upgrade for the JAS 39 Gripen
Contract covers engine software upgrade, in order to improve engine performance and lower lifecycle costs.
Project will be delivered in partnership with FMV,...
Acquisitions bolster Edge Group’s UAV capabilities
As one might expect UAE defence group Edge had a significant presence at the Dubai Airshow this week, launched 11 new aerospace products. It...
From the Tiny, to the Mighty
Not so long ago unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capabilities were limited to remote, winged flight for reconnaissance, or to carry payloads.
They also required...
Drones are here to stay
Although the military's use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) goes back some 30 years, drones have recently shot up the priorities list.
The past...
MDO With Chinese Characteristics
The US DOD’s annual report on the People’s Liberation Army contains some interesting discussion of the importance the force attaches to connectivity.
On 19th October,...
